Franken-Tea: A Tea to Mark the 200th Anniversary of Frankenstein — Since this year marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," join the worldwide celebration of Frankenreads with a period-themed afternoon tea complete with Frankenstein elements, just in time for Halloween. Engage your imagination while celebrating the legacy of this thrilling, timeless tale over tea and assorted treats. Tea attire or costumes encouraged; 4 p.m., Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $15-$18; longmontcolorado.gov.

Mary Shelley: Frankenstein — Teenage mother, behind-the-scenes supporter of social reform, romantic, scholar, and English writer, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1979-1851) may be best known as the author of Frankenstein, but there is much more to know about her. Relive the process of an author's creation with impersonator Susan Marie Frontczak, as she presents a monologue in-character, followed by a Q&A conversation with both "Mary Shelley" and the presenter.; 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

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Writing & "Integrity Modern" with Author Cynthia Swanson — Bestselling author and Denver resident Cynthia Swanson will discuss her two novels, "The Bookseller" and "The Glass Forest," both set in the mid-20th century. Swanson is known for her strength in capturing the historical settings for her compelling stories. "The Bookseller," her debut novel (set in Denver in 1962), is soon to be a motion picture starring Julia Roberts."The Glass Forest" is a literary suspense story set in the 1960s about a deeply troubled family and three women who reveal its dark truths. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is required; 7 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24399/1300?curm=10&cury=2018.

The Living & the Dead - An Evening of Storytelling — Honoring the dead is universal. This storytelling event at the Longmont Museum will illuminate how different cultures approach death in celebration, mourning and remembrance. Enjoy personal and traditional stories from Central America and around the world. Arrive early to enter a drawing for the chance to tell your own five-minute story; 7:15 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $10; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.

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Birding at Golden Ponds with — Carl Starace will lead a birding event at Longmont's most popular birding venue that supports migrating ducks this time of year, along with a nice variety of songbirds in its creekside cottonwoods and fields. Sightings of Wood Ducks and Cedar Waxwings are always a strong possibility; 8:30 a.m. Friday, Golden Ponds, Golden Ponds main lot, Longmont; free; boulderaudubon.org/event/golden-ponds-with-carl-starace.

Cheesemaking Bootcamp — Join us for one, two, or all three days of a Cheesemaking Bootcamp class and receive a bronze, silver or gold level certification. Get hands-on experience learning about the tools and techniques used to make a wide variety of beginning, intermediate and advanced level cheeses; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Art of Cheese at Haystack Mountain Creamery, 505 Weaver Park Rd. Longmont, CO 80501, Longmont; 303-579-9537, theartofcheese.com.

The Trash Pandas — Named for Boulder's unofficial mascot, the Trash Pandas are building an energetic following with a musical journey through the '90s and 2000s. The 4-piece group will unleash your inner flannel and bring you back to your angsty teenage years with throwback jams; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Halloween Comedy Brew Tour — Bub Comedy teamed up with Front DeRanged Improv Troupe and the Brewhop Trolley for a comedy brew tour that will feature stand-up comedians as well as short-form improv. At each venue there will be a 30-minute comedy showcase featuring one stand up comedian followed by an improv show; 6 p.m. Friday, Grossen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave., Longmont; grossenbart.com.

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